Molting hen sleeping all day.

[Gigi1983]

Hi All,
My RIR Hybrid turned 2 in May. We had her implanted 2 weeks ago due to ongoing laying issues she was experiencing. The implant puts them into a molt, so she started molting 3 days ago and it also happens to be her first molt. She is usually the most active hen in our flock, she never stops all day long. But today she is sitting in her cage and won't come out, which is normal for a molting hen. But what is worring me is she is sleeping most of the day today? So unlike her. I know it is normal for them to isolate themselves and look miserable. But sleeping most of the day? Is this normal? She is also pooping watery stuff. Not much poop in it, mainly water. Kinda like a watery diarrhoea. I've checked her temperature and it is 40.3 degrees Celsius, so nothing out of the ordinary. Any advice appreciated!

 

[DotToDot]

Is is possible she’s just drinking a lot to keep up with molting? And that’s what’s making her poo watery? It sounds fairly normal for a molting hen.

 

[Gigi1983]

Is is possible she’s just drinking a lot to keep up with molting? And that’s what’s making her poo watery? It sounds fairly normal for a molting hen.

No, she is actually drinking less water than she usually would but she is much better today. No napping and her appetite isn't too bad at all considering the molt. She's still doing the watery poops but as long as she's brighter and has stopped that constant napping I'm not too worried for now. Can see the pin feathers coming in, so hopefully won't be too long before she's all done and has her new set.